Seung-hoon Jeong

Seung-hoon Jeong, Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts at California State University Long Beach, dives into complex themes in global cinema. He explores the tension between 'soft' and 'hard' ethical dilemmas tied to globalization, addressing how films reflect societal crises. Jeong critiques the superficiality of neoliberal multiculturalism while revealing how blockbusters and indie films intertwine narratives of identity and trauma. He also introduces the concept of abjection and its philosophical implications, challenging traditional views on human dignity and compassion.